Tejpatra- Cinnamomum tamala is an Ayurveda herb mentioned for the treatment of bad odor from mouth, black spots on the face, dental caries, swelling, cough and in complications of tuberculosis.
Uses:- The dried leaf and bark of Tejpatra is used as spice in many cuisines all over the world. •
Family | Lauraceae | Odour | Characteristic odour |
Latin Name | Cinnamomum tamala Ne | Herb Extract Ratio | 10:1 |
Sanskrit Name | Gandhajatam | Water solubility | Alcohol Sluble 30% |
Common Name | Cinnamomum Tamala | Alkaloid | V. oil 0.5 % |
Solvent Used | Alcohol | Taste | Characteristic flavor |
Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Greenish Brown Powde |
The oil from bark contains cinnamaldehyde (70–85%) as major constituent. Leaves from Nepal yield a volatile oil, containing mainly linalool 54.55%; cinnamaldehyde 1.45%, alpha-and beta-pinene, p- cymene and limonene. In essential oil from the leaves, mostly monoterpenoides were found. Linalool [50%] is a major compound.α-pinene, p- cymene and limonene range around 5 – 10% each. Phenylepropanides appear in little amount.
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